We are the Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria, an organization of #transit riders advocating for better transit. #yyj #NoMoreHighways #climatejustice
Victoria, British Columbia
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Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
Great letter in TC by James Mayer "With dedicated lanes, transit becomes fast and predictable. And on routes with frequent service, that makes transit an attractive choice for many people" timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyj #yyjpoli #yyjbike
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The average monthly cost of a new car in Canada is $1400 including gas, insurance, etc.
When transit becomes faster, more frequent, more reliable, a few more families are finally able to swap their $1400 car bill for a $140 transit pass.
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The much-anticipated RFQ for the new long distance fleet, funded in the 2024 federal budget after much campaigning, has now been published.
Check out the concept artwork… both domes and panoramic windows, with 21st century accessibility!
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
Somebody please tell @fordnation that the solution to the geometry problem isn’t a $50B+ tunnel to double-deck 401!
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
The National Conference on Street and Highway Safety met in Washington 100 years ago, from December 15 to 17, 1924.
The cartoon in this story reflects the conventional wisdom of the era, when traffic safety meant protecting pedestrians from motorists.
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
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Your purchase supports Capital Bike’s mission to make cycling more accessible, fun, and safe for everyone in our community. 💚 #CyclingGifts
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Is letter writer @Eric_Doherty wrong in claiming that "in Greater Victoria most people accept the value of evidence-based decision making" and climate science? saanichnews.com/opinion/lett… #yyj #yyjpoli #Saanich @saanichnews
ALT Image of letter to editor in print version of Saanich News. Text of letter in link in tweet.
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
"What you do have to do is make it affordable for ordinary mortals..." -- Juri Maier, Back on Track Germany.
In Canada's future @VIA_Rail long distance train designs, we should aim to serve both tourists and local passengers.
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Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
Building HFR/HSR will help, eventually, but making VIA Rail's existing routes frequent and reliable now, through better regulation of track access and modest investments, would improve the situation in months, not years/decades.
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Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
🤩 #Swifties! Special trips added on Route 70 to meet extra sailings going to and from #SwartzBay for the #TaylorSwiftErasTour!
@BCFerries is adding late night and early morning trips and #BCTransit will be there to greet you.
Details 👉 bctransit.com/you-belong-wit…
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
Great letter to editor by @WillWJGreaves in #Saanich News! "Reallocating space to bus lanes, active transportation lanes, and wider sidewalks with ample shade trees is also needed for Saanich to be a climate leader." saanichnews.com/opinion/lett… #yyj #yyjpoli #UVic
ALT Image of letter to editor titled "Quadra-McKenzie plan paves the way for better future for Saanich" Read by clicking link in tweet.
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
New Video! I went to #Berlin, and found what must be Europe's worst freeway expansion scheme! Is there anything as bad proposed anywhere else on the continent? youtu.be/QjweIzqWulI?si=ZrQ0… #nomoreroads #A100 @BI_A100
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Great letter re #trafficevaporation and infrastructure priorities in the TC. We should be investing in public transit not making traffic worse and increasing GHG pollution with highway expansion boondoggles. timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyj #yyjpoli
ALT Instead of the road work, pay for public transit So, as a letter said, “we’ve known about traffic evaporation for 30 years.” May I then ask: Why did we build the round-about folly that serves the airport; why did we build the McKenzie interchange; why did we widen Sooke Road? We’ve spent hundreds of millions on these projects, money that would have financed an efficient, effective public transit system which could serve all in the community. David Cohen Victoria
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Climate Justice Victoria is on Blu3 Sk7 at climatejusticeyy
Please join us there. #yyj #climatejustice
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
My letter to the editor re bus lanes on McKenzie triggering #trafficevaporation is in the #yyj paper today, along with one right below from a traffic evaporation denier. Will post peer reviewed article in 🧵 timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyjpoli
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
Two great letters in Victoria's daily paper today re #TrafficEvaporation when car lanes are reallocated to bus lanes. (2nd and 3rd letters) timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyj #Saanich
Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria retweeted
Hey #yyj! "Are you hungry for bold #climateaction and falafel?? Come hear our brilliant line up of speakers; including labour organizer Izzy Adachi, climate activist Hazel Thayer and Andrew Gage with Sue Big Oil." chcvictoriabc on IG for more info
ALT MAKE THEM PAY TOWN HALL event graphic. Nov 14 7 - 8:30 pm. Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Ave. photo of person with megaphone with red background. chcvictoriabc
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Do you have a vision for urban change in Greater Victoria, or maybe something cool for your 'hood? 10 years ago we started this citizens group... & now it's ready to be reinvigorated. Your ideas, your energy. #yyj #urbanism #getinvolved @VicPlacemaking @RStraatsma @TMMGuerrero
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“If we really wanted to provide more room for trees, one of the biggest ways to do that would be to have less cars in the city. So I would rather get rid of cars before I get rid of homes,” Todd Irvine, arborist nationalobserver.com/2024/10… #yyj #yyjpoli
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Langford is showing real leadership with their Official Community Plan process. Check it out! #yyj #yyjpoli
NEW: Urban infill or sprawl? Car dependency or mobility choice? Any city can decide to transform its city-building, and make the many hard decisions for a better future. Langford, BC is creating a new Official Community Plan, and I’m advising them. Read our innovative Ideas Paper that builds on Phase 1 public consultation, released tonight with a new survey to test public support for the bold & important new ideas. Be part of your new plan, Langford residents, and spread the word! letschatlangford.ca/ocp
